What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineer position at Snaphunt?
The Offer Work in a company with a solid track record of performance Attractive Salary & Benefits A role that offers a breadth of learning opportunities The Job Responsibilities : Execute full software development life cycle (SDLC) Be responsible for the design, development, installation, commissioning, documentation, testing & validation of the automated control system and peripheral devices. Work as part of a team, liaise with internal and external (Client) personnel. Work within our own and our clients standard operating procedures. Adhere to all company and regulatory work practices Maintain and improve existing codebases and peer review code changes. Document solutions by developing functional and software design specifications, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams Investigate and use new technologies where relevant by continually updating technical knowledge and skills The successful candidate will be involved in the design and delivery of a wide variety of automation control projects across multiple sectors and disciplines The Profile Requirements : Relevant third level qualification(s) such as Bsc in Computer Science, BEng in Electronic / Electrical Engineering or BEng in Automation Minimum 3- 5 years relevant experience Experience in implementing automation projects in Siemens Step7 or TIA Portal Step7 PLC Programming languages (LAD / SCL) Experience in implementing SCADA or HMI projects in any of the market leading software packages (SIMATIC WinCC, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware or iFix) Database experience, such as MS SQL Server. A working knowledge of a CAD design package is advantageous. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to work collaboratively with multiple disciplines including in-house Engineering, Operations, Quality and Product Development, partners and contractors, as well as customer IT and Operations groups. Self motivated with an ability to organise your own time to efficiently and effectively deliver your assigned work. Strong diagnostic and problem solving skills in order to resolve or overcome challenges with new or existing systems. The Employer Our client has established partnerships with global automation leaders to benefit our customers. Based on this close collaboration, Our client can offer our application and industry know-how and world-class hardware and software to create customized solutions for our customers that provide them with clear competitive advantages in their respective markets.